Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Safari

Subtotal:

$50

Highlights

Learn how to stand up paddle board in a beautiful and protected estuary

Observe fish in the clear water, and local bird species in the sky

Safari and lesson

Stand Up Paddle Board the Basin which is surrounded by the pristine bush land of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the majestic Water way of Broken Bay, Pittwater. The protected area of the Basin offers a variety of wildlife to view while paddling on the calm water with your local guide.

What's Included?

60 minute stand up paddle boarding safari and lesson

30 minutes of extra stand up paddle board hire after tour to practice your new skills

Local eco/stand up paddling guide

Suitable for everyone, learn how to Stand Up Paddle Board in the calm waters of the Basin estuary. You'll gain tips how to manoeuvre your board and improve your paddling with an Interpretative Eco tour to grow your knowledge of West Head and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. You'll have a great fitness and core workout, while having fun and experiencing nature!

The Basin is the perfect escape for the day. Plan a BBQ (free facilities available) or picnic and then take a bush walk after the tour to ancient aboriginal engravings and breathtaking views of Broken bay and Palm Beach. What a great day in the outdoors with family and friends!

Session Length

There will be a 10 minute introduction with safety and how to use the equipment

Duration of safari and lesson is 60 minutes

30 minutes free time with the equipment after the lesson concludes

Numbers on the Day

This tour runs with a maximum of 8 people

There will be 1 guide per group

A minimum of 4 people are required to run each tour

Participants will be contacted by the experience provider directly to reschedule if minimum numbers have not been reached

Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead

If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider

Tours will run in all weather conditions and will only be canceled if it is unsafe to do so

Dress Code

Please bring or wear a hat, swimming gear, towel, walking shoes, sunglasses and sun-smart clothing. Also bring plenty of water and food, as there are no shops at the departure point, only vending machines.

Other Info

Customers must sign a registration form and inform guide of any medical conditions

A safety brief will outline risks involved and how to minimise risks on tour

EcoTreasures reserves the right to change, cancel or amend tours and vehicles

Restrictions

You will need to pay a National Parks and Wildlife Services fee to enter into our location. This is not covered in the tour fee.

Guidelines

Must be able to swim 50m unassisted and not have any medical conditions which advise against physical activity

Minimum age is 8 years old

Participants between the ages of 8 and 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Maximum weight is 120kg

All activities undertaken at own risk

Not suitable for those who are pregnant

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Over 7 days prior to the experience date: No charge

48 hours to up to 7 days prior to the experience date: you will be charged half the price of your tour

Within 48 hours of the experience date, No Shows and Late Arrivals: Participants forfeit their experience and therefore are not entitled to a refund or to re-book. Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances

Rescheduling

Over 1 week prior to the experience date: $30 fee applies

48 hours to 1 week prior to the experience date: A fee of 50% of the tour cost applies

With 48 hours of the experience date: you will not be able to reschedule